Monthly Archives: September 2009

Is the rental market seeing the green shoots of recovery? According to FindaProperty, the number of available properties for rent has seen a drop of 6.2 per cent in September. It is a big drop for the last 18-20 months … Continue reading →

How can we help We provide three standard service packages. Let Only where we simply find a tenant, Let and Rent Collection where we find a tenant and make sure your rent is collected, and Managed, where everything is left … Continue reading →

TAXATION AND RECORD KEEPING You will probably need an accountant to help you with your property income, especially if you will to be living overseas. Income Tax The Inland Revenue state that income from property is subject to taxation at … Continue reading →

INSURANCE AND MORTGAGES As a Landlord you need to advise your buildings insurer that the property is to be occupied by tenants. The tenant will be responsible for insuring their own belongings but you should maintain cover for any contents … Continue reading →

SAFETY REGULATIONS The Furniture & Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations 1988 & The Furniture & Furnishings (Fire)(Safety)(Amendment) Regulations 1993 Effective from March 1st 1993, Landlords letting residential property must ensure that all upholstered furniture complies with the Fire and Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations … Continue reading →

PREPARING THE PROPERTY UNFURNISED OR FURNISHED? We get asked this a lot, and there is no right or wrong answer. Safety is now an import question and as agent we must ensure your soft furnishings meet with current standards. The … Continue reading →

UTILITIES – INSPECTIONS ELECTRICITY, GAS and RATES We will arrange for the transfer of utilities, but not telephone, to the tenant, with the starting meter readings as taken by the Inventory Clerk. You will need to let us know about … Continue reading →

TENANCY PREPARATION TENANCY AGREEMENT The Tenancy Agreement is a legal document and if you are in any doubt over its contents please talk to your solicitor or to us. We use our own Tenancy Agreement except when a Company or … Continue reading →

REFERENCES A good tenant is a tenant who pays! When a prospective tenant has been found, a holding deposit is taken in order to establish a level of commitment. We then get a credit reference agency to take up references … Continue reading →

LANDLORD INFORMATION – LETTING YOUR PROPERTY RENTAL VALUES Everyone wants a full market rental to a perfect tenant. The market in Reading is increasingly competitive and we can provide detailed guidance on the market, including achievable rentals, balanced by required … Continue reading →